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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.08, 1,713.45 and 744.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.08, 1,713.45 and 744.60 is: 1,027.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.08 : 1,713.45 = 744.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.08/1,713.45 = 744.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.08x = 1,713.45 × 744.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.08x = 1,275,839.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,839.15/1,242.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.18

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